Computer Science

breaking software into independent, self-contained units or modules

Refining code for a programming project

Approaching a programming project

The project brief

Software design principles

Project design

Developing code for a programming project

Testing principles

Testing and refining a programming project

Evaluating the success of a programming project

In this unit pupils will have the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have developed in previous programming units by approaching a practical project. They will apply software design, product design and testing principles to take their project from initial design to working prototype.

Python programming project

to check readability, functionality and requirements

What is the main reason for reviewing code?

What word describes code that is organised into independent sections, making it easier to understand and maintain?

breaking down large code into subroutines

Which of these is an example of improving code?

What Python statement allows you to use functions that generate unpredictable numbers, such as for picking a value from a list at random?

Match each example to the correct concept:

only a function returns a value to the main program

both are used only for displaying information

Which statement correctly explains the difference between a function and a procedure in programming?

The program must allow users to print documents.

The program must use a specific brand of computer.

Which statement best describes a functional requirement?

to check that data meets certain standards

What is the main purpose of validation in a program?

It can contain items of different data types.

What is a key feature of a list as a data structure?

Put these steps in the correct order for processing data in a program:

stores multiple items and can change size

Match each term to its correct description:

Refining code for a programming project

Lesson outcome